Quotes about accuracy

Accuracy of statement is one of the first elements of truth; inaccuracy is a near kin to falsehood.

— Tryon Edwards

Facts are God's arguments; we should be careful never to misunderstand or pervert them.

— Tryon Edwards

From principles is derived probability, but truth or certainty is obtained only from facts.

— Nathaniel Hawthorne

Accuracy is the twin brother of honesty; inaccuracy, of dishonesty.

— Charles Simmons

Accuracy is to a newspaper what virtue is to a lady, but a newspaper can always print a retraction.

— Adlai E. Stevenson